Spec me a CPU Cooler

adsmithy · 23 Dec 2006 at 21:06

Hi there,

I'm current running an Abit NF7-S 2.0 mobo and will be in need of a new CPU cooler for an Athlon 2500-M CPU seeing as my CoolerMaster Aero 7 has died

I want something which is quiet but with good cooling as I will be overclocking the CPU. Budget of around £25-30.

Cheers
Ade :cool:

p4radox · 23 Dec 2006 at 23:28

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-007-TT

The Big Typhoon is a really good cooler, and I think is the best for socket A.

joeyjojo · 23 Dec 2006 at 23:30

p4radox said:
The Big Typhoon is a really good cooler, and I think is the best for socket A.

silentphoenix · 24 Dec 2006 at 08:23

The TT BT is a good enough cooler, but the link shown doesnt actually say it'll support old athlon XP rig (socket 462). IF this is just a mistake, its a cooler you really do want to consider, but 2 here are 2 others made by titan that would also be good performers:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-004-TI
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-005-TI

p4radox · 24 Dec 2006 at 10:50

I think it is a mistake. On other websites it says it does support socket 462.

I didn't realise the Titan Vanessas worked with Socket A either. Why is the 120mm version cheaper than the 90mm version?

joeyjojo · 24 Dec 2006 at 11:33

p4radox said:
Why is the 120mm version cheaper than the 90mm version?

World's gone mad? It's Christmas? Who cares, it's good news

adsmithy - the vanessa is better at cooling, not sure about noise. Go for it if you have the cash.

adsmithy · 24 Dec 2006 at 20:07

Those coolers look beef cake. I'm a little worried however about the fitment as room is limited - please see pics.

There isn't much room between the CPU and PSU. What do you think?

Cheers
Ade

adsmithy · 27 Dec 2006 at 18:50

bump

Zefan · 27 Dec 2006 at 18:53

Oh **** you've got one of those that positions the cpu socket in the most awkward place ever. That's gonna be a bit tough :\

Big.Wayne · 27 Dec 2006 at 22:37

adsmithy said:
There isn't much room between the CPU and PSU. What do you think?

Get yourself a bigger case!

adsmithy · 28 Dec 2006 at 20:18

Big.Wayne said:
Get yourself a bigger case!

I could do, but I don't really want to, I like my Aopen case.

Are there any decent coolers that would fit?

adsmithy · 8 Jan 2007 at 20:52

Just bumping this for suggestions on a compact air cooler that will fit (see pic).

I want to keep this case because eventually I will pass the system down to my dad when I upgrade which might be soon so don't really want to buy 2 new cases).

Cheers

acesausage · 8 Jan 2007 at 21:14

Zalman CNPS7000B-CU Ultra-Quiet CPU Cooler - Retail £22.31 inc VAT

I allways used this with my barton and it did the trick no problems, i got it well above 3200 if i remember correctly.

adsmithy · 8 Jan 2007 at 22:07

Thats great cheers.

Can anyone give me some suggestions on a cooler for my northbridge? (see pic again).

Thanks

acesausage · 8 Jan 2007 at 22:46

Zalman ZM-NB47J Northbridge Cooler £4.64

again sorted me with an my nf7.

adsmithy · 8 Jan 2007 at 22:52

acesausage said:
Zalman CNPS7000B-CU Ultra-Quiet CPU Cooler - Retail £22.31 inc VAT

I allways used this with my barton and it did the trick no problems, i got it well above 3200 if i remember correctly.

Just double checking are you sure that will fit being a 92mm fan?
Heres the pic again, don't have much room at all

acesausage · 8 Jan 2007 at 23:50

hmmzz thats a point, check the measurments, i would ofn thought it would be ok, however i would double check.